Upgrading your panel to 200 amps is effectively giving your home’s electrical system more breathing room. Between the built-in safety buffer, your home’s lighting, and heating and air conditioning systems, more than half of those 100 amps are likely being used before a single hair dryer is switched on or computer is booted up. Even if your breakers aren’t frequently tripping, chances are your home is running close to capacity with a 100-amp panel. Upgrading your electrical panel to a new model can greatly improve how safely your home uses power.
#100 AMP PANEL INSTALLATION UPGRADE#
Some of the best reasons to upgrade include the following: Increased safety There are many good reasons for homeowners in Canada to upgrade their panel to 200-amp service, despite the cost (which we’ll cover shortly). So, next time you’re near your electrical panel, take a quick look inside-if it’s marked as 100 amps, your home could be due for an upgrade. And while 100 amps was plenty of power when many electrical panels were installed, these panels have become increasingly strained as modern homes have many more devices running all at once. The standard capacity these days is usually 200 amps, while many older homes still have 100-amp panels. The capacity of your panel comes down to how much power it can safely distribute to your home. Your electrical panel serves as the first line of defense against dangerous overloads and electrical fires. The main function of your electrical panel (or “breaker”) is to break down the power entering your home into smaller circuits that the wires of your home can handle. But why should you consider upgrading, and how much does it cost to upgrade to 200-amp service in Canada? We’ll be addressing these and other questions in today’s blog post! What is your service panel’s capacity? At TCA Electric, we often recommend that homeowners with smaller service panels consider installing a 200-amp panel. But as more and more appliances and devices draw on power in your house, you might begin wondering if it’s time to upgrade your electrical panel and bump up your service capacity. After all, when your home is running well below your service capacity, your breaker won’t be tripping often, if ever. If you’re like most homeowners, chances are you don’t think about your electrical service too often.
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